Re: Carbondale climate Last week’s paper briefly mentioned the “climate” charrette for the comprehensive plan update, and stated “we are on the right track.” I attended and we are on a track, but not moving very rapidly. Fossil gas fueled buildings keep being built at a fast clip, despite some great current projects using cold […]
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Letters – Sept. 23, 2021
Downtown North — a rezone Here’s a thought. The area just north of the Rio Grande Trail that is currently zoned General Industrial, instead of rezoning it to a Willits-type of urban form with commercial on the ground floor and up to three stories of apartments above that, let’s zone it for us. Its current […]
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Letters – Sept. 16, 2021
RFSD board election This letter is in support of Kenny Teitler for Roaring Fork School District School Board District A. Being a former teacher, Kenny knows what it takes to keep quality teachers in the classroom. He knows that teachers need time with students and time to create and develop the lessons that ensure all […]
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Letters – Sept. 9, 2021
Climate action I’ve been devoted to climate action for about 10 years. We have been saying that the destruction from climate change will be a catastrophe for our children and especially our grandchildren. To be honest, that didn’t mean anything to most people. But people now see, and many experience, the deaths and massive economic […]
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Letters – August 26, 2021
RVR When we moved to River Valley Ranch (RVR), we were drawn to RVR’s natural beauty, open space and the well-planned environment of this lovely community. This is a multi-generational, active yet peaceful community. In addition to the amenities available to residents, the public supports the golf course and driving range and family sledding in […]
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Letters – Aug. 19, 2021
Surprise, for now When I took my yearly sentimental journey to the Camas Prairie in north central Idaho in late June this year, I found a surprise that shocked me. I got there just in time for the first Pacific Northwest heat dome to hit and temperatures were in the triple digits the whole time […]
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Letters – August 12, 2021
Senior Matters Senior Matters has been serving Carbondale’s older residents since 2008, when we became the Third Street Center’s first tenant. Over the years, we produced occasional single-event programs (e.g., Medicare Monday, Weed for the Wise) and sponsored two other not-for-profit programs (Brain Train, Valley Meals and More) until they stood on their own. But […]
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Letters – August 5, 2021
Lights on but nobody home I’m an insomniac who frequently drives from my home in Ironbridge to the 7-Eleven in Carbondale for coffee at all hours of the night. I’ve noticed that ever since City Market moved, the lights have remained on 24 hours a day in the old store. There has been no activity […]
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Letters – July 29, 2021
Re: redistricting Thank you, Sopris Sun, for all the articles on Colorado’s redistricting process and the public hearing that will be held at the Third Street Center this Saturday at 11 a.m. While the details of the redistricting process may seem complicated, the main purpose is simple: to ensure that district maps in Colorado are […]
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Letters – July 22, 2021
Honoring our roots I want to thank Bruno Kirchenwitz for his appreciation of the USA to which he and his family immigrated in 1954. I am glad his family has thrived. I don’t agree that the media is dividing our country by identifying where people’s origins are and what religions they have. To strip a […]